Courtyard by Marriott
Hospitality · Hotels & Extended Stay
- Active units
- 912
- Royalty
- 6.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Courtyard by Marriott
Welcome to US Capitol Courtyard by Marriott, a brand that offers exceptional hospitality and unforgettable experiences. As part of the Marriott Bonvoy Hotel Loyalty Program, we reward you with exclusive benefits and access to 7,000+ hotels worldwide. Whether you're traveling for business or leisure, our hotel offers a range of products and services designed to enhance your stay. Enjoy comfortable and well-appointed rooms, equipped with modern amenities and free in-room Wi-Fi. Take advantage of our mobile check-in and services, allowing you to conveniently manage your stay from your smartphone. As a Marriott Bonvoy member, you'll have access to member-exclusive rates, where you can enjoy discounted prices for your bookings. Additionally, earn points on eligible hotel purchases, including room rates, dining, and spa services. As you stay more with us, unlock higher membership tiers, such as Silver Elite, Gold Elite, Platinum Elite, Titanium Elite, and Ambassador Elite, each granting you more benefits like late check-out, room upgrades, and welcome gifts. Experience the excellence of US Capitol Courtyard by Marriott and join our hotel rewards program today.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$90k
- Modular Construction Development Incentive
Key money up to $150,000 (bathrooms only); up to $200,000 (custom guestrooms); up to $250,000 (prototype guestrooms) paid ~60 days after opening if criteria met
- Diverse Owner Program
Discounted application fee of $10,000; key money of $3,500 per guestroom; six 1% reductions to franchise fee (12 months each) if eligibility and timing requirements met
- Brand fund
2.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
40,000 – 91,000 sq ft
- Veteran discount
Not offered
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2025 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025.
Growth
- Total locations912
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings17
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate1.2%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR2.8%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio4.3×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$26.9M
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open30 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate6.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.